Ahote frowns, a look of exhausted disappointment washing over his face. "You're wasted skulking around in the shadows." He sighs. "Who is it that you think could do better? I believe my judgment is sound, but I would have your input if not your allegiance."
You ponder for a moment before giving your answer.
Ahote shakes his head. "I considered Bly for a long time, Decaarr. But she's too reckless. Not only that, but she doesn't command respect. After she threw away all of her obligations to the pack, she lost the favor of the Assembly. Such ill will runs deep. But I'll keep your suggestion under advisement."
Ahote paces in front of the exercise room. "Regardless, you should come to the meeting tonight and hear me out along with the others of our little revolution's inner circle. We'll be convening at nine in the warehouse beside the metalworks. I may not be able to convince you that you're destined for greatness, but at least you can do me the courtesy of lending your support if only by your presence. We have a new plan to unveil tonight. I expect it will be a game changer."
You suppose it can't hurt to show up for Ahote's meeting, and you have to admit that you're curious to find out his new plan.
"I'll be there."
Next
Twenty wolves stand huddled in a dimly lit warehouse mezzanine, peering out through grime-encrusted windows into the empty expanse below. The air is still, but the sound of animated voices is drowned out by the nearby metalworks before any words of sedition can reach the floor.
Ahote and his followers remain the dominant voice within the resistance movement, but as weeks turn into months, Haken has been slowly gaining in popularity. Aware that he has a finite amount of time to deliver tangible results, Ahote has been working in secret with some of the top minds in the pack. Tonight he plans to reveal a secret that he's promised will deliver you all to freedom.
"Many of you know that five years ago we uncovered the remains of several Yale University science labs," Ahote says to the crowd, building up to his grand reveal.
"Get on with it," one of Haken's supporters jeers. "Why should we care about your precious books and science while we're slaving away every day for the humans? If you're not gonna organize and help us fight back, step aside and let a real werewolf do the job!"
"I'm working up to that," Ahote says, eyebrows furrowing in annoyance.
"Maybe we're done waiting around while you drone on and on about nothing!" the detractor sneers.
The wolf's constant interruptions are grating on your nerves. Maybe you should say something.